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Consigned to dust
Staff Notation • Secular, Glees
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Consigned to dust by Jonathan Battishill — Lyrics
Consigned to dust beneath this stone
In manhood's prime is Damon laid;
Joyless he lived, but died unknown,
In bleak misfortune's barren shade.
Loved by the muse, but loved in vain,
'Twas beauty drew his ruin on;
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About Consigned to dust
Jonathan Battishill's Consigned to dust is a TTB setting of a secular English text. The music reflects the melancholic narrative of Damon, a young man brought to ruin by love. The composer's TTB voicing creates a rich texture that allows for interplay between the voices, underscoring the tragic story of lost love and unfulfilled life. The text speaks of a life lived in misfortune and sorrow, ultimately cut short, with a plea for peace in death. This glee captures the poignancy of the poem, offering a reflective musical experience.
